A method of playing a wagering game, such as a casino table game or video game, including a playing card wagering game method involves each player placing a multiple part bet, such as a two, a three or a four part bet. A certain position in the order of play is reached (such as with cards being dealt by the dealer, two face down to the dealer and three face down to each player), and the player is given an opportunity to withdraw at least one part of the multiple part bet from risk, although at least one part of the multiple part bet must remain at risk during the play of the game. Players inspect or "sweat" the value of their position in the game (such as evaluating their cards) and the dealer or the program for the game gives each player the choice of withdrawing or leaving a first part of the bet. Each player decides and the dealer or the software then allows the game to advance (e.g., the dealer then turns over one of the cards. Where there are more than two parts to the multiple part bets, the dealer or apparatus may again give each player the choice of withdrawing or leaving a second part of the bet. The players decide and the game may continue, with or without a repetition of potential withdrawal of another part, but less than all parts of the multiple parts of the bet. For example in a card game, the player's cards are shown, and all remaining bets, which were not withdrawn, are resolved.